Tetracyclines (Topical)
Category- Antiacne agent, topical - Meclocycline; Tetracycline
- Antibacterial, topical - Chlortetracycline; Tetracycline
DescriptionTetracyclines belong to the family of medicines
called antibiotics. The topical ointment forms are used to treat infections
of the skin. Meclocycline cream and the topical liquid form of tetracycline
are used to help control acne. They may be used alone or with one or more
other medicines that are applied to the skin or taken by mouth for acne.
Topical ointment forms of the tetracyclines are available without a prescription;
however, your doctor may have special instructions on the proper use of these
medicines for your medical problem. Meclocycline cream and the topical liquid
form of tetracycline are available only with your doctor's prescription.
Topical tetracycline is available in the following dosage forms:
Topical
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Chlortetracycline
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Ointment (U.S. and Canada)
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Meclocycline
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Tetracycline
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Ointment (U.S. and Canada)
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Topical solution (U.S.)
Brand NamesSome commonly used brand names are:
In the U.S. -
- Aureomycin 1
- Achromycin 3
- Meclan 2
- Topicycline 3
In Canada -
- Achromycin 3
- Aureomycin 1
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Note:
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For quick reference, the following tetracyclines are numbered
to match the corresponding brand names.
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| This information applies to the following medicines: |
| 1. |
Chlortetracycline (klor-te-tra-SYE-kleen) |
| 2. |
Meclocycline (me-kloe-SYE-kleen)† |
| 3. |
Tetracycline (te-tra-SYE-kleen) |
| † Not commercially available in Canada |
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